William E. Taylor was born on January 1, 1963 to Virginia A. Taylor and Leonard Taylor. William was the youngest of four children. Oldest brother Johnny Taylor, sister, Genice Taylor (Hackett), and brother Robert Taylor. He was a wild child growing up, nothing could tame the fire that burned in his soul.

William is preceded in death by his mother Virginia, his father, Leanard, and older brother, Robert.

William met Diana Medly and child Amanda in 1984. They later married in 1985. Soon followed second child Crystal Taylor, a year later came the third child Lisa Taylor, and soon followed the youngest Leann Taylor (Swain). They later divorced and he met Tresea and had a son Justin Lee Taylor. He then became a grandpa to 11 grandchildren; Lamont, (17) La'Don, (15) Lamya, (14), Lanetta, (12), Mandey, (12), April, (10), Laci (8), Anthony, (8), Ras, (6), Za'eem, (5), and the youngest Malcolm (3).

William left this world on March 29, 2022 9:36 a.m. knowing his family loved him. He leaves to cherish his memory 3 daughters, Crystal, Lisa, and Leann; son, Justin, older brother, Johnny, and an older sister Genice; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and a long list of friends.